1. Thoughts on Summaries Topics are not points!!! – Here’s an example… – Topic: Public Health has been beneficial – Point: Public Health initiatives account for 85%, or 31 years, of the increased average life expectancy from 1900-2007. – Be sure to include context… (more on this soon) Question 1: “What is the most significant point you learned in today's class?” – What do we mean by this?

2. Finish the Idiom You can lead a horse to water… But you can’t make him drink!!! Meaning: You can offer something to someone, like good advice, but you cannot make them take it. Application: In teaching, we attempt to convey to you information we want you to know, but it is up to you to learn it! Now… Where is that water???

3. Conveying Significance What is significant, or most important?? Bold, italicized or underlined words – Be careful that they are points and not topics! Or one of our favorite ways… Labeling them as such with bright red outlines – That’s the what, and here’s the how… Fundamental & Powerful Concept

4. Clarity and Relevance How do I perform at the highest level? You can be crystal clear without being relevant at all… – Example: The phrase, “My Very Eager Mother Just Sat Upon Nine Pins” used to be a great way to remember the names and positions of the planets in our solar system. Tips: You can use complete sentences, be clear about the point you are trying to make, and be sure to add context and specifics!

5. Clarity and Relevance How do I perform at the highest level? Being relevant in your answer means that it relates to the content of the class. This can be done without clarity… – Example: Population Health is really important to public health because that’s what the focus is on these days. – Very relevant to Class 2, but what is population health? If that’s the focus today, then what did it used to be?

6. Final words about the Summaries We want you to do well on the summaries. They are a tool for both the students and the teachers to grasp, and ultimately, master the course content Over the semester, you will perform at a higher level on them – Both as you get practice doing them and as you figure out what we want from you! Remember: We can lead you through the content… But you have to learn it!!!